The Hang with Gregory Porter
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The Hang with Gregory Porter
You’re all invited as Gregory Porter hangs out with famous friends, old and new, to pull on the musical and creative threads that join us all together. From sharing the love of those songs that get right to your soul, to the joy and pain of parenthood and family, or facing down discrimination and ch...
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29 episodes
Rag’n’Bone Man’s Musical Rubble
Confidence and shyness, masculinity and tenderness are all up for discussion as Rory Graham, aka Rag’n’Bone Man, hangs out with Gregory. Recorded in M...
Robert Glasper’s House of Black Music
Pianist/producer Robert Glasper turns his talents towards hip-hop, jazz, R’n’B, or any other music genre he wants to experience, considering it all ab...
Moby’s Cultural Caution
Moby and Gregory go in deep on Moby’s cultural caution around the samples he finds and repurposes as the pair dissect the legacy and importance of the...
Representing Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Cultural curiosity has always driven actor, activist and author Priyanka Chopra Jonas, as she delves into why representation matters being a brown-ski...
The Holy Ghost Of David Byrne
From Talking Heads to filmmaking with Spike Lee, there’s a lot of creative joy to be had bringing people together in what Gregory dubs, the Holy Ghost...
The Heart Of Imelda May
Not every musician would turn down a record deal, twice, early on in their career, but Imelda May held out until she got the deal that let her record...
Hozier’s Force For Good
Protest songs may appear to come naturally to Hozier, but there’s much reasoning behind why he chooses the issues he spotlights. Sitting down with Gre...
Elvis Costello's Optimism
Elvis Costello is working on his 7th stage musical; none of his previous 6 got made yet he still sees their value, remaining optimistic and enthusiast...
Rufus Wainwright's Legacy
Thrust into music from the get-go, Rufus Wainwright delves into the larger than life characters that influence him, from Joni Mitchell, to Randy Newma...
The Grace Of Nubya Garcia
Growing up in a music-rich family, stepped in the multiculturism of London’s Camden community, has inspired multi-instrumentalist Nubya Garcia to crea...
Paloma Faith’s Unconventional Upbringing
Singer-songwriter-actor Paloma Faith explains how her mum raised her as an ‘unconventional only child’ which only goes part-way to explain her creativ...
Channelling Jacob Collier’s Creativity
Childlike curiosity is at the heart of Jacob Collier’s music as the Grammy winning multi-instrumentalist explains the importance of keeping that sense...
Defining Philip Bailey
Earth, Wind & Fire singer-songwriter Philip Bailey digs deep into his past to uncover the roots of his creativity. Raised by women, Philip recalls bei...
Being Gary Barlow
Determination, hard work and talent have created much success for Gary Barlow, but for years he kept moving, without stopping to properly enjoy it. Ga...
John Legend: Defending Love
Love, loss and living are on the agenda as John Legend unpicks his roots and the experiences that have shaped his life so far. John and Gregory catch...
Brittany Howard's Truth
Brittany Howard opens up about why she’s always felt as if she were an outsider. Speaking to Gregory from Nashville, they share tales of loss and disc...
Holding On With Disclosure
Hoooooold! Gregory kicks off S2 with his friend and collaborator Howard Lawrence of Disclosure. They unravel the mystery of where tunes originate, nee...
The Hang Season 2 Teaser
You’re all invited as Gregory Porter hangs out with famous friends, old and new, to pull on the musical and creative threads that join us all together...
Episode 10: Celeste’s Poetry, Parents And Pudding
Season 1 finale! Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross come up early in the conversation between Gregory and singer Celeste, as they meet on the Sunset Strip...
Episode 9: Gilles Peterson’s Music Break-Out
Global DJ and broadcaster Gilles Peterson has been sharing his passion for music ever since that fateful day when he threw out his train set in the sh...
Episode 8: Don Was' Power Plays
Blue Note President and Producer Don Was shares soulful stories at Gregory’s home in Bakersfield, California about being The Rolling Stones go-to guy...
Episode 7: Giles Terera’s Roar For Representation
Hamilton’s Giles Terera settles in for a conversation that winds back to his start in British theatre acting alongside Sophie Okonedo, to the effect o...
Episode 6: Jamie Cullum's Quest for Imperfection
Singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum hangs out with Gregory at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival as the friends reminisce about late-night jam sessions and findi...
Episode 5: Amma Asante And The Ultimate Love Story
BAFTA-winning film director Amma Asante hangs with Gregory at London's Café Royal. They compare experiences of being in mixed-race relationships: "the...
Episode 4: Charlotte Gainsbourg's Chateau
Singer and Independence Day actor Charlotte Gainsbourg invites Gregory to LA's legendary Chateau Marmont hotel. They pull up chairs poolside and discu...
Episode 3: Annie Lennox’s Blues
Sweet dreams are made of this... Annie Lennox invites Gregory to her mountaintop retreat in Spain, where the two explore what it means to be an outsid...
Episode 2: Kamasi Washington vs. The Haters
Gregory hangs on LA's Sunset Strip with jazz and hip hop giant Kamasi Washington. They bond over growing up black in LA, learning to perform in church...
Episode 1: Jeff Goldblum's Lucky Break
For his very first podcast, Gregory sits down with Jeff Goldblum, star of The Fly, Jurassic Park and countless other movie classics. Jeff's also doing...
The Hang with Gregory Porter - Trailer
Gregory Porter invites old and new friends to hang out, talk and even sing about their roots. These intimate conversations cover music and art, family...